Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, Inner CV Joint With Cover

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Press Plate:VW401 

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• Press Plate:VW402 

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• Press Piece - Rod:VW408A 

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• CV Joint Press Sleeve:VW522 

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• Press Block:40-204A 

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• Sealant. Refer to the => Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).

Drive Off the Cover and Cap for the Inner Joint

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-- Drive off the cover -1- using the drift -A-.

-- Remove both clamps, and push the CV boot toward the outer joint.

-- Drive off the CV boot cap with a drift -arrow-.

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Inner CV Joint, Removing

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• Circlip removed

-- Position the special tool as shown:

1 - CV Joint

A - Press Plate:VW402 

B - Press Piece - Rod:VW408A 

Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

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-- Position the special tool as shown:

1 - CV Joint

A - CV Joint Press Sleeve:VW522 

B - Press Block:40-204A 

C - Press Plate:VW401 

D - Press Plate:VW402 

-- Press on joint until it stops.

-- Install the circlip.

Install the Cover for Inner Joint

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-- Apply the sealant on a clean surface of the new cover -1-.

• Sealant bead: 2 to 3 mm diameter.
• Apply the inner sealant bead near the holes -arrow- unbroken.

-- Align the cap with two bolts -arrows- to the bolt holes.

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• It must be aligned exactly because it cannot be aligned after installing.

-- Drive cover on with a plastic mallet -A-.

-- Wipe away any sealant leaking out.